Laboratory Assistant

Karius•Redwood City, CA

11d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant (LA) is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with great communication skills. Along with the duties described below, this individual performs sample receiving and accessioning, performs routine preventive equipment and instrument maintenance, and assists in the performance of high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens under the direct supervision of a CLS. The LA must demonstrate a high level of individual responsibility and accountability and possess the ability to perform to the requirements listed below. The LA must be comfortable in a rapidly evolving Biotech start-up environment.

Requirements

Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, as determined by HCFA under CLIA.
Demonstrates personal accountability for assigned work, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
Demonstrates curiosity and learning agility, remaining open to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill development.
Maintains a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented approach to daily operations.

Nice To Haves

BS in a biological science or similar field of study, preferred.
1 year of pertinent industry experience supporting laboratory operations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, perform selected specimen preparation and similar tasks as determined by laboratory management
Receive, unpackage, and accession inbound samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process
Receive, catalog, and label incoming shipments of materials and reagents in accordance with established procedures and handling requirements; communicate receipt of critical materials or reagents to appropriate laboratory personnel in accordance with established procedures
Maintain in-lab stocking levels to support day-to-day laboratory operations, including processing newly received materials upon arrival and maintaining appropriate storage conditions
Perform and document routine equipment and laboratory maintenance, including cleaning activities, per established schedules; communicate observed issues to supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel
Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed
Update laboratory SOPs as directed
Identify and escalate process improvement opportunities as appropriate
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel